Honor 7C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor 7C and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 164 g | 181 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Mar 2018 |
Summary: Honor 7C is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Honor 7C and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified (some sources mention 2.5D curved glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9 (upgradable to Android 9 Pie, MIUI 12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF + 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF (primary) + 5 MP, f/2.0 (depth sensor) |
Selfie Camera
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, AI Portrait mode, AI Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
Battery
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger in box typically 5V/2A) |
Body
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Metal unibody design, 2.5D tempered glass front | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Honor 7C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Announced | April 16, 2018 | 2018, March |
| Status | Released May 2018 (China launch March 2018) | Available. Released 2018, March. Discontinued. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor 7C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — 3,000 mAh for the Honor 7C versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which has more RAM, Honor 7C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 — 4 GB for the Honor 7C versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which is lighter, Honor 7C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Honor 7C — 164 g for the Honor 7C versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which is newer, Honor 7C or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Honor 7C — May 2018 for the Honor 7C versus Mar 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Is the Honor 7C or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 rated higher?
We rate the Honor 7C 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 8/10.
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